The Shivling trek in the Indian Himalaya starts with a three drive from Delhi to Gangotri, a Hindu holy place along the Ganges River. From Gangotri, a two day walk reaches both the Tapovan or Nandanvan basecamp at the base of Shivling, 6543 meters, and from there numerous trails can be explored. From Nandanvan, a long moraine trail leads to 5000 meters.